Fantasia (1940) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
Rated G • 1940 • 2h 6m
Eight animated sequences set to classical music — from dancing hippos to a terrifying mountain demon. Disney's most artistically ambitious early feature. G rating appropriate — but Night on Bald Mountain may frighten young children.
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Is Fantasia appropriate for kids?
Eight animated sequences set to classical music — from dancing hippos to a terrifying mountain demon. Disney's most artistically ambitious early feature. G rating appropriate — but Night on Bald Mountain may frighten young children. Read more — free account
Content severity in Fantasia
What happens in Fantasia, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 1:48 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 1:55 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Fantasia
Minimal in current versions. Centaurette images were altered in later releases.
Violence and gore in Fantasia
'Night on Bald Mountain' — a demon raises the dead. Genuinely frightening imagery.
Language in Fantasia
None.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fantasia
None.
Mature themes in Fantasia
An experiment in the relationship between music and image with no conventional story. The Sorcerer's Apprentice sequence established Mickey Mouse as an icon of hubris.
Scary moments in Fantasia
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Fantasia yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fantasia appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fantasia is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. Eight animated sequences set to classical music — from dancing hippos to a terrifying mountain demon. Disney's most artistically ambitious early feature. G rating appropriate — but Night on Bald Mountain may frighten…
What age rating does Fantasia have?
Fantasia is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Fantasia about?
Eight animated sequences set to classical music — from dancing hippos to a terrifying mountain demon. Disney's most artistically ambitious early feature. G rating appropriate — but Night on Bald Mountain may frighten young children.
Is there sex or nudity in Fantasia?
Minimal in current versions. Centaurette images were altered in later releases.
How violent is Fantasia?
'Night on Bald Mountain' — a demon raises the dead. Genuinely frightening imagery.
Is the language in Fantasia appropriate for kids?
None.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fantasia?
None.
What mature themes appear in Fantasia?
An experiment in the relationship between music and image with no conventional story. The Sorcerer's Apprentice sequence established Mickey Mouse as an icon of hubris.
How long is Fantasia?
Fantasia runs 126 minutes, directed by Various, released in 1940.
Where can I read the full Fantasia parent guide?
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